All majors complete an in-depth 20+ page research paper as the “capstone” or culmination of their studies in STSC. The capstone requirement can be fulfilled only by taking STSC 4000.
STSC 4000 must be taken in the spring of either junior or senior year (i.e., within the last three semesters before graduation).
STSC 4000 is reserved only for STSC majors.
Note for potential STSC senior honors thesis writers
Students considering writing an honors thesis in STSC must take STSC 4000 in the spring of their junior year. In addition to writing a Capstone research paper, potential thesis writers in STSC 4000 also complete a proposal for further thesis research.
Additional considerations
The 20+ page Capstone research paper must receive a grade of at least C- to receive capstone credit.
STSC 4000 cannot be double-counted within the major as a foundation, departmental elective, or concentration course. It is a separate requirement.
The Capstone project is not the same as a "senior honors thesis"; rather, it is the necessary first step in completing a thesis project. Please see the Senior Honors Thesis webpage for further details.
